2 High-Flying Stocks for Long-Term Investors and 1 We Brush Off

Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional. However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.

Finding the right balance between price and quality can challenge even the most skilled investors. Luckily for you, we started StockStory to help you identify the real opportunities. That said, here are two high-flying stocks expanding their competitive advantages and one where the price is not right.

One High-Flying Stock to Sell:

Werner (WERN)

Forward P/E Ratio: 56.7x

Conducting business in over a 100 countries, Werner (NASDAQ:WERN) offers full-truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal delivery services.

Why Do We Pass on WERN?

1. Annual sales declines of 5.1% for the past two years show its products and services struggled to connect with the market during this cycle
2. Earnings per share fell by 55.8% annually over the last five years while its revenue grew, showing its incremental sales were much less profitable
3. Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management’s recent investments are destroying value

At $33.77 per share, Werner trades at 56.7x forward P/E. If you’re considering WERN for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Two High-Flying Stocks to Buy:

Wingstop (WING)

Forward P/E Ratio: 61.3x

The passion project of two chicken wing aficionados in Texas, Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) is a popular fast-food chain known for its flavorful and crispy chicken wings offered in a variety of sauces and seasonings.

Why Will WING Beat the Market?

1. Average same-store sales growth of 11.9% over the past two years indicates its restaurants are resonating with diners
2. Excellent operating margin of 25.7% highlights the efficiency of its business model
3. WING is a free cash flow machine with the flexibility to invest in growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders

Wingstop’s stock price of $266.53 implies a valuation ratio of 61.3x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Rollins (ROL)

Forward P/E Ratio: 50.8x

Operating under multiple brands like Orkin and HomeTeam Pest Defense, Rollins (NYSE:ROL) provides pest and wildlife control services to residential and commercial customers.

Why Do We Love ROL?

1. Annual revenue growth of 11.5% over the past five years was outstanding, reflecting market share gains this cycle
2. Superior product capabilities and pricing power are reflected in its best-in-class gross margin of 52.3%
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 16.5% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its recently improved profitability means it has even more resources to invest or distribute

Rollins is trading at $63.39 per share, or 50.8x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

Check out the high-quality names we’ve flagged in our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.